Safer street alternatives pitched at CB5 meetingIt won’t be long before kids fill the streets and fire hydrants shower liquid freedom onto the blistering hot pavement of Queens once again. While the borough prepares for the hot days of summer, p...

Soda Ban Banned by State JudgeOn Monday, a state judge overturned the soda ban that was supposed to go into effect this past Tuesday, and would have restricted all restaurants and fast-food chains from selling sugary drinks ove...

104th Precinct Police Blotter (3/4/13-3/10/13)Monday, Mar. 4 Jose Lopez was arrested at the intersection of Cypress Avenue and Vermont Place for criminal possession of a forged instrument by Officer Sullivan. Jose Moha was arrested at 850 Wyck...

Yet again, Assembly puts hold on facking The New York State Assembly made their opinion known on Wednesday when they passed legislation regarding high-volume hydraulic fracturing “fracking” in state. Legislators in Albany announced that t...

Sunnyside St. Patrick’s Day preaches equality The all-inclusive St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Sunnyside and Woodside kicked off with kids dancing and elected officials speaking this past Sunday afternoon at the corner of Skillman Avenue and 47th...

Sunnyside residents get one-way relief After months of complaints, residents say drivers are finally following the rules on 39th Street. This one-way street that leads to the Long Island Expressway was being used as an illegal alternati...

Maspeth High School is officially open for class Maspeth High School made it’s opening official on Monday at a ceremony with community members and elected officials, who were given a tour of the new building. While the high school technically ope...

Walter's Deli is back in businessPeople who used to love - and now miss - Walter's Delicatessen on Grand Avenue in Maspeth will be glad to know it will reopen in April. Friends Frank DiGiovanna and Adam Caccavle, recently purchase...